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Townsend urges Scotland to use Nations Championship as World Cup springboard

Gregor Townsend has challenged Scotland to build momentum ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia by finishing strongly in the inaugural Nations Championship.

South Africa select 'enforcer' Coetzee for Australia decider

Fast bowler Gerald Coetzee will replace injured fellow paceman Anrich Nortje in the South African team for the series-deciding third Test against Australia, starting at Newlands on Tuesday.

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Ton-up De Kock leads South Africa to 382-5 against Bangladesh

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa piled up 382-5 against Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Barca forward Torres 'ready to step up' in big week

Barcelona winger Ferran Torres said Tuesday he is ready to step up a gear in a vital week for the Spanish champions, who are missing several players through injury, including striker Robert Lewandowski.

'Everyone calls me Shaun,' says Mitchell Marsh

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said Tuesday "everyone calls me Shaun" after he was spotted wearing his brother's number on his cap at the Cricket World Cup.

Poulsen extends contract with RB Leipzig till 2026

Denmark striker Yussuf Poulsen on Tuesday extended his stay at RB Leipzig by two years until 2026 on the eve of the German's club's Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade.

Whistle while you work -- referee Barnes faces final test

Wayne Barnes, the referee for the Rugby World Cup final, thought about retiring last year due to social media abuse which threatened his family sparked by tweets made by South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

De Kock hits his third hundred of World Cup for South Africa

South Africa's Quinton de Kock completed his third hundred in just five World Cup innings when he reached three figures against Bangladesh in Mumbai on Tuesday.

'Comfortable at three' if Head is back, says Australia's Marsh

Australia's Mitchell Marsh on Tuesday said he will be "comfortable" to bat at number three if opener Travis Head returns to the team for their World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

Pakistan's World Cup woe -- what's gone wrong?

Pakistan's chances of making the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup are on a knife-edge after their eight-wicket defeat to Afghanistan.

Rare public joy sweeps Kabul after World Cup win over Pakistan

Fireworks and celebratory gunfire raked Kabul's skies as Afghans celebrated their stunning eight-wicket cricket World Cup defeat of Pakistan, a rare burst of public jubilation since the Taliban takeover.

Vikings rookie bags two touchdowns as Niners stumble again

Rookie receiver Jordan Addison scored two touchdowns to lead the Minnesota Vikings to an upset 22-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Monday in the NFL.

Rangers stun Astros to reach World Series, Arizona-Phillies level

The Texas Rangers booked their place in the World Series with a stunning 11-4 thrashing of the defending champion Houston Astros in Major League Baseball's playoffs on Monday.

Tele'a overcomes tragic loss to sparkle for All Blacks

Mark Tele'a is back in the New Zealand fold after being forgiven by head coach Ian Foster for breaking curfew -- but forgiveness is something the wing knows all about, following a family tragedy.

Milan's Maignan stands in way of old club PSG in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with AC Milan this week will see the French club come up against one of the many outstanding talents they have let slip away in recent years.

Dortmund adjusting to life after Bellingham as crunch Newcastle match looms

Borussia Dortmund travel to their crucial Champions League clash at Newcastle on Wednesday still adjusting to life after Jude Bellingham.

Kelly shines as Diamondbacks down Phillies to force decider

Merrill Kelly pitched a gem to shut down the free-scoring Philadelphia Phillies as the Arizona Diamondbacks claimed a National League Championship Series-leveling 5-1 victory on Monday to force a winner-take-all game seven.

Broncos' Jackson banned four games after second ejection

Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL on Monday after being ejected for the second time this season.

Son, Maddison star as Spurs go top of Premier League

Tottenham surged to the top of the Premier League as Son Heung-min and James Maddison sealed a 2-0 win against Fulham on Monday.

'Sky's the limit' for Afghanistan's fearless generation

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes the "sky's the limit" for his young stars who shone and then shattered mighty Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

Hermoso trains with Spain for first time after Rubiales kiss scandal

Women's World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso returned to training with the Spanish national team on Monday for the first time since disgraced former president of the country's football federation Luis Rubiales resigned.

Crisis-hit Ajax split with coach Maurice Steijn

Ailing Dutch giants Ajax parted company with their coach Maurice Steijn on Monday just four months into his tenure.

'We are hurt,' says shaken Pakistan skipper Azam

Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril.

Bayern ready for 'loud, emotional' Galatasaray welcome, says Tuchel

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said there was no way to replicate the "extremely loud, extremely emotional" atmosphere facing his side in their Champions League match at Galatasaray on Tuesday.

'So proud': Afghanistan's Zadran hails World Cup shock

Afghanistan opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran said he was "proud for myself and my country" after the stunning eight-wicket win over Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat

Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

Arsenal clash an 'opportunity', not obstacle says Sevilla coach

Sevilla coach Diego Alonso said the visit of Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday was an opportunity for his team and not an obstacle.

Lawes to retire from England duty after Rugby World Cup

England vice-captain Courtney Lawes has announced he will retire from international duty at the completion of the Rugby World Cup.

Thomas expects two-year INEOS deal to be his last

Geraint Thomas has signed a new two-year contract with INEOS Grenadiers that the 2018 Tour de France winner expects to be his last as a professional cyclist.

Bangladesh's Shakib 'still harbours' World Cup semi-final dream

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said the Tigers "still harbour the dream" of a World Cup semi-final as they prepare to face in-form South Africa.

India's Kuldeep finds Warne inspiration at World Cup

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav said Monday that the late Shane Warne has been a big influence on his career and he still watches videos of the spin legend for inspiration.

Three talking points from the United States Grand Prix

Max Verstappen secured his 50th career victory at the United States Grand Prix but only after a battling drive to survive at the Circuit of the Americas in Texas.

'Bring the joy back': Oberdorf hits out at Germany coach Voss-Tecklenburg

Star Germany women's team midfielder Lena Oberdorf has criticised absent manager Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, saying on Monday she had "question marks" about the coach.

African players in Europe: Salah muted despite derby double

There were muted celebrations from Mohamed Salah after his two goals gave Liverpool a 2-0 Merseyside derby victory over Everton in the Premier League at the weekend.

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